IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT OPERATION MANUAL

Bluetooth®, USB, Radio, Radio Data System

 FOREWORD
We thank you for and congratulate you on your choice of new car.
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This handbook contains essential information about the car radio of your new Proton as well as other important advice to be rigorously followed.
Before starting to use your new car radio, please read the information carefully and keep it for reference.

Traffic safety
As the driver of a motor vehicle, it is your responsibility to pay attention to the traffic situation at all times. Never use your car radio in a way that could
distract you. Please keep in mind that you travel a distance of 14m per second of a speed of only 50 km/h.
Should the traffic situation become particularly demanding, we advice you not to use the radio. Always make sure that you are still able to hear any meaning
signals coming from outside the vehicle, such as police or fire engine sirens, so that you can react accordingly.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Clarion Malaysia is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Contents

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2. CONTROLS........................................................................................................................................... 4
3. NOMENCLATURE ................................................................................................................................ 5
Names of the Buttons and their Functions............................................................................................. 5
4. OPERATIONS........................................................................................................................................ 7
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................... 7
Radio Mode Operations.......................................................................................................................... 9
RDS Operations................................................................................................................................... 10
USB Operations.................................................................................................................................... 11
USB Common Operations.................................................................................................................... 13
Introduction to Bluetooth® Wireless Technology................................................................................... 16
Handsfree Operations.......................................................................................................................... 19
Audio Streaming Operations................................................................................................................ 20
Other Operations.................................................................................................................................. 20
Compatible Devices.............................................................................................................................. 21
5. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................... 22
6. ERROR DISPLAYS.............................................................................................................................. 25
7. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................ 26

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 2. CONTROLS
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Main Unit

[DIRECT] buttons

[ ]

[ ] [ ]

[ ] [ ]

[ / ] [ / ]

[ / ] [ / ]

[ / / ] [ / ] [ / ] [ / ]

[ VOL / VOL ]

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 3. NOMENCLATURE

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Note:
Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 4.

Names of the Buttons and their Functions

[SRC / ] button
Press the button to turn ON power.
During power on, press the button for more than
1 second to turn OFF power.
During power on, press the button to switch to
different source mode.
[ VOL / VOL ] button
Adjust the volume by pressing [VOL +/-] to
increase and decrease the volume.
Adjust the audio value by pressing [VOL +/-]
during Audio Mode Function.
Adjust setting by pressing [VOL +/-] during ADJ
Mode Function.
[ ] button
Select the next Folder (USB only).
[ ] button
Select the previous Folder (USB only).
[ / ] button
Short press the button to select audio
adjustment.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer
to toggle LOUDNESS ON/OFF
Reject/end call during incoming call/ call
conversation.
End Voicedial
[ / ] button
Press the button to seek down a station while
in the Tuner mode, select previous track when
listening to a USB/BT Audio.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer
to auto seek down in Tuner mode and enter the
fast-backward in USB/BT Audio mode.
[ / ] button
Press the button to seek up a station while in the
Tuner mode, select next track when listening to
a USB/BT Audio.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer
to auto seek up in Tuner mode and enter the
fast-forward in USB/BT Audio mode.
[ / ] button
Press the button to switch the display in TUNER,
USB and B/TOOTH AUDIO mode.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer
to enter Telephone mode.
Press the button to transfer call between phone
and head unit during conversation.
[ / ] button
Play or pause a track while in the USB/B/TOOTH
Audio mode.
Press the button to perform second level
adjustment or selection.
Press the button to perform preset scan while in
the Tuner mode.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer
to perform auto store in Tuner mode.
Short press to accept incoming call.
[ / / ] button
Press the button to switch the band in the Tuner
mode.
Press and hold button for 1 second or longer to
toggle DX/LO seek in the Tuner mode.
Play the first track while in the USB mode.
Cancel pairing mode.
Cancel setting confirmation and return to parent
level.
[ / ] button
Press the button to toggle MUTE function.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer
to enter Adjustment mode.
[SCN] button
Press the button to perform track scan play
for 10 seconds of each track while in the USB
mode.
Press the button during track scan to perform
folder scan play while in the USB mode.
Press the button during Folder scan to Off scan
play.

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 Names of the Buttons and their Functions
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[RPT] button
Press the button to perform track repeat play
while in the USB mode.
Press the button during track repeat to perform
folder repeat play while in the USB mode.
Press the button during Folder repeat to Off
repeat play.

[RDM] button
Press the button to perform track random play
while in the USB mode.
Press the button during track random to perform
folder random play while in the USB mode.
Press the button during Folder random to Off
random play.

[DIRECT] buttons
Recall station directly while in the Tuner mode.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer
to store a station into memory in the Tuner
mode.

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 4. OPERATIONS

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Basic Operations Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 4.

! CAUTION Adjusting the volume

Notes:
• If USB is selected when no device inserted, the display
shows “NO MEDIA” . Press the [VOL +/-] to increase/decrease the vol-
Be sure to lower the volume before switching ume.
off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit • If B/TOOTH AUDIO is selected when no bluetooth
remembers its last volume setting. If you switch connected, the display shows “NO AUDIO”. “VOL XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the vol-
the power off with the volume up, when you ume level from 0 (minimum) to 30 (maximum).
switch the power back on, the sudden loud Note:
Switching the display
volume may hurt your hearing and damage 1. Press the [DISP] button to select the desired
• Factory default setting for volume is “VOL 10”.
the unit. display.
2. Each time you press the [DISP] button, the
display switches in the following order: Audio mode adjustments
Turning on/off the power
1. Press the [ / ] button less than 1
Note:
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time without second to enter the Audio Adjustment mode.
running the engine. If you drain the car’s battery too
For USB mode:
Main Display (File Name) Folder Name 2. Press the [ / ] button to select the
far, you may not be able to start the engine and this
can reduce the service life of the battery. Title Name Artist Name Album Name “item name”.
1. Press the [ ] button. Clock Display Main Display... (PRE-EQ) “BASS” “MID” “TREBLE”
“BALANCE” “FADER” Exit Audio Mode
2. The illumination and display on the unit light (Main Display)
up. The unit automatically remembers its last For Bluetooth Audio mode:
operation mode and will automatically switch to 3. Press the [VOL +/-] to adjust selected sound
Main Display (Title Name) Artist Name mode.
display that mode. Album Name Clock Display Main Display...
PRE-EQ : Adjustment range: FLAT/POP/
3. Press the [ ] button more than 1 second to ROCK/CLASSIC/HIPHOP/
turn off the power for the unit. For Tuner mode: DANCE/JAZZ/HEAVY METAL
Main Display (Radio band) Clock Display BASS : Adjustment range : -7 to +7
Selecting a mode * Once selected, the preferred display MID : Adjustment range: -7 to +7
becomes the default display. When a TREBLE : Adjustment range : -7 to +7
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the operation
function adjustment such as volume is BALANCE : Adjustment range : LEFT 12 to
mode.
made, the screen will momentarily switch RIGHT 12
2. Each time press the [SRC] button, the operation to that function’s display several seconds FADER : Adjustment range : REAR 12 to
mode changes in the following order: after the adjustment. FRONT 12
“TUNER” “USB” “B/TOOTH AUDIO”
“TUNER” ...

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 Basic Operations
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Note: Adjusting the mid Adjusting the fader

• If no operation is performed for more than 7
seconds, the audio mode is cancelled and 1. Press the [SOUND] button and select “MID”. 1. Press the [SOUND] button and select
returns to the previous mode. “FADER”.
2. Pressing the [VOL +/-] button to emphasizes/
• Bass, Mid and Treble will be hidden when Preset -EQ attenuate the mid. 2. Pressing the [VOL +/-] button to emphasizes
other than FLAT is selected.
“GAIN XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the the sound from the front /rear speakers.
value from -7 to +7. The display changes as follows:
Adjusting the Preset Equalizer (PRE-EQ) Note: “FRONT XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the
1. Press the [SOUND] button and select “PRE- • The factory default setting is “GAIN 0”. value from 1 to 12.
EQ”
“REAR XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the
2. Pressing the [VOL +/-] button to select the fol- value from 1 to 12.
lowing settings. Adjusting the treble
Note:
“PRE-EQ FLAT” “PRE-EQ POP” “PRE- 1. Press the [SOUND] button and select • The factory default setting is “CENTER”.
EQ ROCK” “PRE-EQ CLASSIC” “PRE- “TREBLE”.
EQ HIPHOP” “PRE-EQ DANCE” “PRE- 2. Pressing the [VOL +/-] button to emphasizes/
EQ JAZZ” “PRE-EQ H-METAL” attenuate the treble.
Note:
“GAIN XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the
• The factory default setting is “PRE-EQ FLAT”.
value from -7 to +7.
Note:
• The factory default setting is “GAIN 0”.
Adjusting the bass
1. Press the [SOUND] button and select “BASS”.
2. Pressing the [VOL +/-] button to emphasizes/ Adjusting the balance
attenuates the bass 1. Press the [S O U N D ] button and select
“GAIN XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the “BALANCE”
value from -7 to +7. 2. Pressing the [VOL +/-] button to emphasizes
Note: the sound from the right /left speakers. The dis-
• The factory default setting is “GAIN 0”. play changes as follows:
“RIGHT XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the
value from 1 to 12.
“LEFT XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the
value from 1 to 12.
Note:
• The factory default setting is “CENTER”.

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Radio Mode Operations

Listening to the radio
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the Tuner
mode, then the radio will be on.
2. To select a preset band, press the [BAND]
button, and then select one of the preset
bands such as FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.
Every time the [BAND] button is pressed, the band
switches in the following order:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM FM1...
3. Press the [ ]/[ ] button to tune in the
desired station.
Seek tuning
There are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and
LOCAL SEEK.
DX SEEK can automatically tune in to receivable
broadcast stations; LOCAL SEEK can tune in
to only broadcast stations with good reception
sensitivity.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM).
2. Press the [MENU] button for 1 second or longer
to toggle DX/LOCAL seek. “DX MODE/LO
MODE” will be displayed.
3. Press the [ ]/[ ] button for 1 second or lon-
ger to start automatic station tuning.
DX SEEK
When the [ ] button is pressed and held in
position for 1 second or longer, search will be
performing in the direction of higher frequencies.
When the [ ] button is pressed and held in
position for 1 second or longer, search will be
performed in the direction of lower frequencies.
* When seek tuning starts, “DX SEEK”
appears in the display.
LOCAL SEEK
If the [ ] button is pressed and held in position
for 1 second or longer, search will be performing
in the direction of higher frequencies. When the
[ ] button is pressed and held for 1 second or
longer, search will be performed in the direction
of lower frequencies. Broadcast stations with
good reception sensitivity are selected.
* When local seek starts, “LO SEEK”
appears in the display.
Manual tuning
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the desired
band FM1,FM2,FM3 or AM.
2. Press the [ ]/[ ] button to manually tune in
a station.
Preset memory function
Preset memory function can store up to 24
stations. There are 6 stations for each of FM1,
FM2, FM3 and AM .
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Manual memory function
1. Press the [BAND] button and select a band
that you want to store in the memory.
2. Press the [ ]/[ ] button to tune into a
desired station.
3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for
1 second or longer to store the current station
into preset memory.
Auto store
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations
that are automatically tuned in sequentially. If 6
receivable stations cannot be received, a previously
stored station remains un-overwritten at the
memory position.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired
band (FM or AM).
2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 1 second
or longer. The stations with good reception are
stored automatically to the preset channels.
“A-STORE” will be displayed.
* Auto store is performed in current band.
Preset scan
Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset
memory in order. This function is useful when
searching for a desired station in memory.
1. Press the [PS/AS] button.
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the
[PS/AS] button again to continue receiving
that station. “P-SCAN” will be displayed and “
” indicator lights in the display.

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 Radio Mode Operations
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Note:
• Be careful not to press and hold the [PS/AS]
button for 1 second or longer, otherwise the
auto store function is engaged and the unit starts
storing stations.
Recalling a preset station
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2,
6-FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio
stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding
[DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio frequency
automatically.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM).
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to
recall the stored station.
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RDS Operations
RDS (Radio Data System)
This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that
supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS
data. This system can display the name of the
broadcast station being received (PS) and can
automatically switch to the broadcast station with
the best reception as you move long distances (AF
switching).
When using the RDS function, always set the radio
to FM mode.
AF : Alternative Frequency
PS : Programme Service Name
* When set receives RDS signal, and can
read PS data, PS appears in the display.
RDS mode adjustment
RDS mode is one of the Adjustment mode. Please
refer to “Other Operations” on page 21 for details.
USB Operations
USB memory device operation
Note:
The following operations are available in USB mode.
- Pause
- Track selection
- Fast-forward/fast-backward
- Top function
- Scan play
- Repeat play
- Random play
- Folder selection
See “USB Common Operations” on page 13.
About USB
USB is the abbreviation of Universal Serial
Bus, an external bus standard that supports
data transfer rates of 12Mbps. The main unit is
compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 with maximum data
transfer rates of 12Mbps (Full Speed).
USB memory devices that can be played by
connecting to the unit’s USB cable are limited to
those recognized as “USB mass storage class
device”; operation is not guaranteed with all
USB memory devices. For USB memory devices
compatibility, please consult the nearest service
dealer for more information.
* Devices compatible with “USB Mass Storage
Class” can be used simply by connecting to
the host device, without need for special
drivers or application software.
Consult the manufacturer of your USB memory
device for information regarding whether it
is supported by “USB Mass Storage Class”
standards. Please take note that hard disk drive
(HDD) is not supported.
To prevent the accidental loss of data, always
back up important data to your computer.
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This unit does not support connections to a
! CAUTION
computer. In addition, connections made through
a USB hub device are also not supported. Do not try to put your hand or fingers in the
If the USB memory device supports multiple USB insertion slot. Also never insert foreign
partitions, only the first partition will be supported. objects into the slot.
The order in which tracks are recorded may be USB memory device insertion may result in
differ depending on the USB memory devices protruding as it might be dangerous to the
connected (the actual playback order may not be user while driving. For safety purposes, it is
the same as that indicated on your computer’s advisable to use a USB extension cable to
display). connect between the USB memory device
and the USB port on the main unit.
Audio files playable on this unit are limited to
MP3/WMA/FLAC files. For further information Do not leave a USB memory device
on MP3/WMA/FLAC playback, please refer to unattended in an automobile. Exposure to
“USB Common Operations” on page 13. direct sunlight or high temperatures may
cause deformation or other malfunction of
the USB memory device.
When the device is subjected to static
electricity or electric noise, this may result
in the loss of data.
Folder structure
1. An USB memory device with a folder
having more than 8 hierarchical levels will be
impossible.
Number of files or folders
1. Up to 255 files per folder can be recognized. Up
to 10000 files can be played.
2. Up to a maximum of 512 folders can be
supported. However, actual folders support will
still be depending on total files.
3. Tracks are played in the order that they were
recorded onto a device. (Tracks might not always
be played in the order displayed on the PC.)
4. Some noise may occur depending on the type
of encoder software used while recording.
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 USB Operations
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Precautions when creating MP3/WMA/ Hot plugging function Listening to a track with USB memory
FLAC on USB memory device This unit has the ability to recognize the changes device already connected to the unit
Usable sampling rates and bit rates: of connecting and disconnecting a USB memory Press the [SRC] button to select the USB mode.
device.
When the unit enters the USB mode, track will start
MP3 When the unit is powered on, this function allows to play automatically.
you to start playing the tracks automatically when
Decode Format MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 - Layer the USB memory device is inserted. If there is no USB memory device inserted,
3 “NO MEDIA” will be shown for selection

Sampling Rate MPEG-1 : 32, 44.1, 48 * The operation mode changes in the
Connecting a USB memory device following order each time the [SRC] button
(kHz) MPEG-2 : 16, 22.05, 24 is pressed.
MPEG-2.5 : 8, 11.025, 12 1. Connect the USB memory device into the port
with the correct direction. “TUNER” “USB” “B/TOOTH AUDIO”
Bit-rate (kbps) MPEG-1 : 32 - 320 “TUNER” ...
MPEG-2 : 8 - 160 2. Playback will begin from the first track on the
USB memory device.
MPEG-2.5 : 8 - 160
VBR * Always insert the USB memory device Unplug the USB memory device
fully into the port. Incomplete connections
WMA Remove the USB memory device from the port
may cause the USB memory device to be
during USB mode,”NO MEDIA” will be shown for
Sampling Rate 8, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1 not recognizable.
4 seconds before revert to Radio mode.
(kHz) * Depending on the number of tracks Alternatively, user can remove USB memory
recorded, some amount of time may be
Bit-rate (kbps) 48 - 192 device at any other mode. It is safe to remove USB
required until all tracks are read into the
memory device during track playing.
FLAC unit.

Sampling Rate 44.1 * USB memory devices may have different

shape depending on brands. Some USB
(kHz)
memory devices may not be able to plug
Bit-rate (kbps) All into the port due to the shape design.
Please use an extension cable instead.
Note:
• Do not forcibly connect the USB memory device to the
port with incorrect direction as this will damage the USB
memory device as well as the USB port.

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USB Common Operations

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Note: The arrangement is shown below.
• USB will have different functionalities in some cases.
Please read carefully where differences applied. File Info (File/Folder/Title/Artist/Album)
2 Sec
Pausing play
1. Press the [ ] button to pause play. “PAUSE”
is shown in the display. Folder Info (Further) 2 Sec
2. To resume USB play, press the [ ] button 2 Sec
again.

Title Info (Finish)

Display selection
2 Sec
1. You can choose the display type for USB by
pressing the [DISP] button. To select the next
type, press the same button again.
Artist
2 Sec
USB mode:
Main Display (File Name) Folder Name
Title Name Artist Name Album Name
Clock Display Main Display... Album

where Track, Folder, Title Tag, Album Tag and 2 Sec

Artist Tag are called Title Display.

Clock Display Title display

Note:
• E a c h o f t h e i t e m s i n Ti t l e D i s p l a y w i l l d i s -
play “FILE”, “FOLDER”, “TITLE”, “ARTIST” or
“ALBUM” respectively for 2 seconds before showing
related title information.
1. If a MP3/WMA/FLAC file encode with ID3 TAG
header but no consist of any TAG information,
the following will be displayed respectively.
“NO ALBUM NAME” for Album Tag
“NO ARTIST NAME” for Artist Tag
“NO SONG NAME” for Title Tag
Note:
• The folder name will be displayed as “ROOT” which the
file allocates in the root folder.
• For MP3, it supports ID3 Tags V2.4/2.3/2.2/1.1/ 1.0.
• The MP3 player decodes each file ID3 TAG ver. 2 by
default, if ID3 TAG ver. 2 is unavailable, ID3 TAG ver. 1
will be decoded.

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UNICODE ID3 (Chinese, Japanese and etc) is FLAC files are to be played by writing them onto Folder select
not supported. Only ASCII characters can be a medium such as a USB with their file names This function allows you to select a folder
displayed in Tags. beginning with play sequence numbers such as containing MP3/WMA/FLAC files and start playing
If ID3 TAG has Japanese, Chinese or other non- “01” to “99”, depending on your USB writer. from the first track in the folder.
supported characters, “*” will be displayed as For example, a medium with the following folder/
substitution. 1. Press the [ ] button to move the next
file hierarchy is shown below. folder. Press the [ ] button to move the
previous folder.
Selecting a track
Track-up
1. Press the [ ] button to move to the beginning
of the next track.
2. Each time the [ ] button is pressed, playback
proceeds to another track in the advancing [ ]
direction.
Track-down [ ]
1. Press the [ ] button to move to the beginning
of the current track.
2. Press the [ ] button twice to move to the
beginning of the previous track.

Fast-forward/fast-backward
Fast-forward
Press and hold the [ ] button for 1 second or * Press the [ ] button while in the final
longer. folder will shift to the first folder.
Fast-backward * Folder without any MP3/WMA/FLAC file is
Press and hold the [ ] button for 1 second or not selectable.
longer. 2. Press the [ ]/[ ] button to select a track.

MP3/WMA/FLAC playing order

During playback, files and folders are accessed
in the order in which they were written by the
CD-ROM writer or PC. Files might not always
be played in the order displayed on the PC. You
may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA/

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Top function Repeat play To Cancel Random
Press the [BAND] button, then the USB will start This function allows you to play the current track 1. Press the [RDM] button again during All Random
playing from the top. repeatedly. play.the “ ” and “ ” indicators are turned
Start to play the first track of first folder. 1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat play. off.
the “ ” indicator lights in the display.

Other various play functions

Scan play All repeat play
This function allows you to play all tracks in the
This function allows you to locate and play the first
current USB folder repeatedly.
10 seconds of all the tracks in all folders.
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play. 1. P r e s s [ R P T ] b u t t o n d u r i n g r e p e a t
the “ ” indicator lights in the display. p l a y t o p e r f o r m f o l d e r r e p e a t p l a y.
the “ ” and “ ” indicators light
* Scan play starts from the next track after in the display.
the track currently being played.
* Scan play will proceed to next folder after
all the tracks in the current folder have To Cancel Repeat
been scanned.
1. Press the [RPT] button again during All Repeat
play.the “ ” and “ ” indicators are turned
All scan play off.
This function allows you to locate and play the first
10 seconds of the first track of all the folders on
an USB. Random play
1. Press [SCN] button during scan play to This function allows you to play all tracks of current
perform all scan play. the “ ” and “ ” folder in a random order.
indicators light in the display. 1. Press the [RDM] button to perform random
* All scan play will always start from the first play.
track of next folder. The “ ” indicator lights in the display.

To Cancel Scan All random play

1. Press the [SCN] button again during All Scan This function allows you to play all the tracks of all
play.the “ ” and “ ” indicators are turned the folders recorded on a USB in a random order.
off. 1. Press [RDM] button during random play to
perform all random play. The “ ” and “
” indicators light in the display.

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 Introduction to Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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What is Bluetooth® wireless
technology?
Bluetooth® wireless technology is a radio technology
that connects devices, such as mobile phones and
headsets, without wires or cords over a short
distance of approximately 10 meters (Approx. 33
feet). Get more information at www.bluetooth.com.
What is Bluetooth® wireless profiles?
Bluetooth® wireless profiles are the different ways
that Bluetooth® devices communicate with other
devices. Bluetooth® phones support the hands-free
profile (HFP). In order to support a certain profile,
a phone manufacturer must implement certain
mandatory features within the phone’s software.
The followings are the currently supported profiles
for the main unit.
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile Bluetooth Settings Mode
(AVRCP) 1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second
This profile enables music from Bluetooth® audio or longer to enter Adjustment mode.
player to be controlled remotely. AVRCP allows 2. Press the [ ]/[ ] button to select the
some basic playback control function such as play/ “B/TOOTH SETTINGS” in the item list.
pause, volume up/down and next/previous track to
a Bluetooth® audio player. Please refer chapter “Other Operations” on
page 20 for Adjustment function.
3. Press [ ] button to enter “B/TOOTH
What is pairing? SETTINGS” mode.
Bluetooth® devices will not work if the devices 4. Press [ ]/[ ] button to select the item.
have not been paired. With a mobile phone
featuring Bluetooth® technology, you must ‘pair’ (CONNECT DEVICE) ADD DEVICE
the car stereo with the phone before you use it for (DELETE DEVICE) (DISCONN
the first time. ‘Pairing’ creates a unique wireless DEVICE) B/TOOTH RESET
link between the phone with Bluetooth® wireless Note:
technology and your car stereo eliminating the need • Items in brackets will be displayed according to con-
to repeat the pairing process during future use. nection status.

Hands-Free Profile (HFP) What is passkey? Pairing with a mobile phone

This profile is commonly used to allow car hands-
free kits to communicate with mobile phones in
the car. The Bluetooth® car kits allow users with
Bluetooth®- equipped cell phones to make use of
some of the phone’s features.
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
(A2DP)
This profile allows you to send CD quality stereo
music from external audio player to car stereo
without wires. A2DP is able to provide crystal
clear music without the hassle of plugging cables.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology with A2DP makes
mobiles phones, PDAs and computer capable of
streaming music.
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Passkey or PIN is a code that you enter on
your mobile phone to pair it with the Bluetooth®
receiver unit. This makes your phone and the
Bluetooth® receiver units recognize each other
and automatically work together. The Bluetooth®
wireless function in your phone has to be turned
on to establish automatic connection.
Telephone Menu Mode
1. Press and hold the [TEL] button for 1 second
or longer to enter Telephone mode.
2. Press [ ]/[ ] button select the item.
VOICEDIAL REDIAL
Note:
• Telephone menu mode only can access when
Bluetooth connected.
• Voicedial only can support Android version 6 and
above.
1. Select “ADD DEVICE” from B/TOOTH
SETTINGS mode.
2. Press [ ] button to enter then “PAIRING”
is displayed.
3. Activate Bluetooth® on your mobile phone.
Please check your mobile phone owner’s
manual for further details.
4. Search for new Bluetooth® device on the mobile
phone. The car stereo’s name is “PROTON”.
5. Perform one of the method below:
For newer phone that supports Secure Simple
Pairing (SSP):
A random 6 digit passkey will be displayed.
Com­p are and confirm the passkey on
both the phone and head unit are
matched.
Introduction to Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
For classic phone:
Enter the defined PIN code when prompt
(“0000” by default).
Upon successful pairing, system will
automatically connect with the phone. the
mobile phone will prompt for a passkey,
enter the PIN.
Notes:
• Please make sure your mobile phone supports the HFP
profiles.
• Always make sure the Bluetooth Operation mode in the
phone is on when using this car handsfree.
• Any further connection attempts by other devices to
connect as HFP partner are rejected until the current
device is disconnected. Please refer your mobile phone
owner’s manual for disconnecting device.
• Timeout for pairing mode is 2 minutes.
• Please refer chapter “Handsfree Operations” on page
19 for telephone function.
Pairing with an external audio player
(A2DP support)
1. Select “ADD DEVICE” from B/TOOTH
SETTINGS mode.
2. Press [ ] button to enter then “PAIRING”
is displayed.
3. Set the Bluetooth® audio player in Pairing mode.
Notes:
• Please make sure your external audio player supports
the A2DP and AVRCP profiles.
• Any further connection attempts by other devices to
connect as A2DP/AVRCP partner are rejected until the
current device is disconnected.
• The same device may connect as both A2DP/ AVRCP
and HFP partner. This normally happens to mobile phone
with wireless music streaming capability. However, using
the same device might cause the A2DP/AVRCP to be
disconnected when there is an incoming call or making
a call.
• Timeout for pairing mode is 2 minutes.
• Please refer chapter “Audio Streaming Operations” on
page 20 for music streaming functionality.
Cancelling pairing mode
1. During pairing mode, press the [BAND] button
once to cancel Pairing mode.
2. The display returns to previous mode.
Deleting paired devices
1. Select “DELETE DEVICE” from B/TOOTH
SETTINGS mode.
2. Press the [ ] button. If there is device paired,
“XXXXXXXX” will be displayed
3. Press [ ]/[ ] button to select a device to
be deleted and press the [ ] button for the
confirmation. “DELETED” will be displayed.
4. During “DELETE ALL”, press the [ENT] button
will delete all devices. “DELETED” will be
displayed.
5. During “DELETE ALL”, press the [ ] button
will enter the confirmation screen.
6. Press [VOL+] button to select “YES” and press
[ ] button for the confirmation.
7. Press [VOL -] button to select “NO” and press
[ ] button to return to previous screen.
Note:
• Upon finish deleting, display will switch to B/TOOTH
SETTINGS.
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Connecting Bluetooth® device
The unit will automatically connect to the paired
device after pairing. However, some phones will
not allow automatic connection to the device after
pairing; please use the phone to manually connect
to the unit. Connection can be established at
any Source mode. If connection is unsuccessful,
automatic connection will stop.
1. Select “CONNECT DEVICE” from B/TOOTH
SETTINGS mode.
2. Press [ ] button.
3. Press [ ]/[ ] button to select a paired device
to be connect and press the [ ] button.
4. Unit will try to establish a connection with the
selected connected phone.
Notes:
• The “ ” indicator will light on and device name and
“CONNECT” will be displayed upon successful
connection.
• The unit will also automatically connect to the last
connected phone when car ignition is turned on.
• Make sure your phone’s Bluetooth function is turned
on, within acceptable range and no other Bluetooth
devices such as headset is connected during automatic
connection.
• Connection activated through unit is only HFP
(Handsfree).
• Audio streaming connection will need to be initiated
by the Bluetooth audio device itself. Some phones will
connect audio streaming as well when HFP is connected.
• Any connection attempt with a new device will require
disconnecting previously connected device first.
Otherwise, connection will not be successful.
• It is not recommended to connect 2 devices (phone and
external audio player) at the same time.
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 Introduction to Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Disconnecting Bluetooth® device

English

1. Select “DISCONN DEVICE” from B/TOOTH

SETTINGS mode.
2. Press [ ] button.
3. Press [VOL +] button to select “YES” and press
[ ] button for the confirmation.
4. Press [VOL -] button to select “NO” and press
[ ] button to return to previous screen.
5. Unit will disconnect from all connected devices.
Notes:
• User can use the phone/device to manually disconnect
from the unit.
• Turning off the unit power will also disconnect the device.

Resetting Bluetooth Settings

1. Select “B/TOOTH RESET” from B/TOOTH
SETTINGS mode.
2. Press [ ] button.
3. Press [VOL +] button to select “YES” and press
[ ] button for the confirmation.
4. Press [VOL -] button to select “NO” and press [
] button to return to previous screen.
5. All Bluetooth® setting will reset to factory default
setting.
Note:
• All Pairing information will be deleted.

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Handsfree Operations

English
Incoming call Ending a call Cancelling a call
Whenever your car stereo is operating, the car This function allows you to end a call conversation This function allows you to cancel an outgoing call
stereo is in standby mode waiting for the next call. via the car stereo. via the car stereo.
When an incoming call arrives the car stereo is 1. Press the [ ] button to end the call. 1. Press the [ ] button to cancel an outgoing
muted automatically and the ring tone is reproduced 2. “CALL ENDED” will display before returns to call.
through your car’s speaker. previous mode. 2. “CALL ENDED” will display before returns to
Car stereo will temporarily switch to Telephone Note: previous mode.
mode and caller ID will be displayed in the car • Alternatively, you may also end the call by using your Note:
stereo. phone’s keypad.
• Alternatively, you may also cancel the call by using your
Notes: phone’s keypad.
• Car stereo will be automatically set as default speaker
output every time when there is an incoming call. Making a call (Redial)
• Caller ID display (telephone number) is dependent on 1. Select “REDIAL” from Telephone Menu mode.
mobile phone and network provider. 2. Press [ ] button.
• Caller ID and “CALLING” will be displayed during 3. “DIALING” will be displayed when call is
incoming call.
successfully activated.
Notes:
Answering a call • Redial function is highly dependent on phone and
phone’s screen display level.
User can answer an incoming call directly from the • Alternatively, user can make calls using the phone’s
car stereo. Alternatively, you may also answer the keypad.
call by using your phone’s answer keypad.
1. Short press the [ ] button to pick up an
incoming call. Making a call (Voice dial)
2. The display switch to Telephone mode. 1. Select “VOICE DIAL” from Telephone Menu
3. During conversation, talk time is displayed. mode.
4. Press the button [DISP] to transfer call between 2. Press [ ] button.
phone and head unit during conversation. 3. “DIALING” will be displayed when call is
“PRIVATE MODE” will be displayed. successfully activated.

Rejecting a call
This function allows you to reject an incoming call
via the car stereo.
1. Press the [ ] button to reject an incoming call.
2. “CALL REJECTED” will display before returns
to previous mode.
Note:
• Alternatively, you may also reject the call by using your
phone’s keypad.

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 Audio Streaming Operations Other Operations
English

Note: Track-down Adjustment mode

• Be sure to read the chapter “Pairing with an
external audio player (A2DP support)”before 1. Press the [ ] button to move to the 1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second
proceeding. beginning of the previous track. or longer to switch to the adjustment selection
2. Each time the [ ] button is pressed, play display.
What is audio streaming? back proceeds to previous track in the
2. Press the [ ]/[ ] button to select the “item
reverse direction.
Audio streaming is a technique for transferring name”.
audio data such that it can be processed as a “12/24 HR” CLOCK EDIT B/TOOTH
steady and continuous stream. Fast-forward/fast-backward SETTINGS RDS SETTINGS FACTORY
Users can stream music from their external audio RESTORE
player to their car stereo wirelessly and listen to Fast-forward
* Some of the items will have “ ” indicator
the tracks through the car’s speakers. 1. Press and hold the [ ] button for 1 second or light on, the [ ] button must be pressed
longer. to display the setting value.
Listening to audio streaming
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the B/
Fast-backward 3. Press the [VOL +/-] button to select the
“desired setting value”.
TOOTH AUDIO mode, then audio streaming will 1. Press and hold the [ ] button for 1 second or
be played. longer.
“TUNER” “USB” “B/TOOTH AUDIO” Note: Clock Format
“TUNER” ... • This feature is dependent on mobile phone and mobile Toggle between 12 or 24 hour format for clock
Notes: application. display.
• System will not automatically switch to B/TOOTH 1. Press the [VOL +/-] button to select “24 HOURS”
AUDIO mode when A2DP is connected. or “12 HOURS”
• If the B/TOOTH AUDIO mode is selected when no Display selection 12 HOURS - 12 hour format display
A2DP device is connected, the display shows 1. You can choose the display type by pressing
“NO AUDIO”. the [DISP] button. 24 HOURS - 24 hour format display
2. Every time the [DISP] button is pressed, the
Play/Pause a track display type switches in the following order: Clock Edit
1. Press the [ ] button to pause play. Main Display (Title Name) Artist Name This settings allows the user to adjust the clock
2. To resume track play, press the [ ] Album Name Clock Display Main manually.
button again. Display... 1. Select “CLOCK EDIT”.
2. Press the [ ] button.
Selecting a track 3. Press the [ ]/[ ] to toggle between hour/
minute adjustment.
Track-up 4. Press the [VOL +/-] button to decrease the
1. Press the [ ] button to move to the hour/minute.
beginning of the next track.
5. Press the [ ] button to store the settings.
2. Each time the [ ] button is pressed,
playback proceeds to another track in the
advancing direction.

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Other Operations Compatible Devices

English
AF function Supported phones with Bluetooth®
The AF function switches to a different frequency wireless technology
on the same network in order to maintain optimum Make sure your mobile phone supports the follow-
reception. ing Bluetooth® profile:
1. Select AF function from “RDS SETTINGS” mode. - HFP (Handsfree for mobile phone)
2. Press the [ ] button. Optional profiles for audio streaming in mobile
phone:
3. Press the [VOL +/-] button to select “AF ON”
or “AF OFF”. - A2DP (Stereo music streaming)
AF ON: - AVRCP (Remote control function)
“AF” in the display lights and AF function turns on. Compliant with Bluetooth® version (V3.0, V2.0,
V1.2 and V1.1)
AF OFF:
“AF” in the display goes off and AF function turns Please check your phone’s specification for sup-
ported profiles or consult Proton service center for
off.
your phone compatibilities.

Factory Restore
1. Select “FACTORY RESTORE”.
2. Press the [ ] button.
3. Press [VOL +] button to select “YES” and press
[ ] button for the confirmation.
4. Press [VOL -] button to select “NO” and press
[ ] button to return to previous screen.
Note:
• System will restart when factory restore is initiated.

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 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
English

Problem Cause Measure

Power does not turn on. (No sound Fuse is blown Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult
is produced) your store of purchase.
Incorrect wiring. Consult your store of purchase.
General

No sound heard. The speaker protection circuit 1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be restored by turning the
is operating. power off and on again. (Speaker volume is reduced automatically when
the speaker protection circuit operates).
2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service department.

Problem Cause Measure

Audio streaming is disconnected
after telephone interrupt.
Cannot perform remote control for
audio streaming.
B/TOOTH Audio
Some phones will disconnect A2DP
during telephone interrupt.
AVRCP is not connected.
Reconnect A2DP/AVRCP (Audio streaming profiles) from the phone again
after telephone interrupt.
®
Disconnect and reconnect Bluetooth connection if necessary.
Disconnect and pair the device again.
®
Or refresh Bluetooth service list in phone.

Audio streaming will begin to pulse
on/off when using your connected
phone.
Display is showing “B/TOOTH
AUDIO” but there is no sound
output.
®
Due to excessive Bluetooth
activity on a low bandwidth link.
Some phones will not handle this
well.
Music in external audio player might
be paused.
There might be connection links
broken between the devices.
If your phone is facing this problem, please do not use your phone while
audio streaming.
Check whether both device and main unit are in play status. Change the
status in the device if necessary.
If problem persists, turn external music player off and on.
Please delete pairing information on both device and main unit and start
re-pairing.

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Troubleshooting
Problem
No sound heard.
Sound is cut or skipped. Noise is
generated or noise is mixed with
sound.
MP3/WMA/FLAC (USB memory device)
USB memory device cannot be
detected.
USB memory device is unable to plug
into the USB slot.
USB card reader cannot be detected.
USB hard disk drive (HDD) cannot
playback or error display is shown.
Unable to playback songs.
Cause
MP3/WMA/FLAC files are absent in the USB memory
device.
Files are not recognized as an MP3/WMA/FLAC file.
MP3/WMA/FLAC files are not encoded properly.
USB memory device may be damaged.
USB memory device connector is in bad condition.
There may be compatibility issue with the USB memory
device.
The USB memory device connector may be inserted to the
slot in the wrong direction.
USB memory device may be damaged.
The shape design of the USB memory device prevents it
to be properly inserted to the slot.
USB card reader is connected to main unit first before
inserting memory card to the card reader.
These devices are not supported.
There may be compatibility issue with the USB memory
device.
Too many songs are stored, some amount of time are
required to read all the tracks available.
English
Measure
Write MP3/WMA/FLAC files onto the USB memory
device properly.
Use MP3/WMA/FLAC files encoded properly.
Use MP3/WMA/FLAC files encoded properly.
Reinsert the USB memory device to try again.
Replace with a new USB memory device if failed.
Please use another USB memory device
Reinsert the USB memory device with the correct
direction.
Replace with a new USB memory device.
Use a USB extension cable.
Insert the memory card to USB card reader first before
connecting to the main unit.
Use only compatible USB memory device.
Please use another USB memory device
Reduce the number of songs in the USB memory
device.
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English
Problem
After pairing, car stereo is not able to receive
and make calls.
Bluetooth and Telephone
Unable to reconnect to car stereo using phone.
Callers voice sounds distorted or is intermittent.
Caller reports poor voice quality at remote end.
Difficulties of pairing and connecting with
phone during another Bluetooth® operation
such as audio streaming.
There is no sound output when incoming call
is answered.
There is no sound output during conversation.
Cannot operate the handsfree function
properly
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Cause
Bluetooth® connection is not established yet.
Normally it will take several seconds to establish
the connection after pairing.
Some phones will not automatic connect after
pairing.
Car stereo is connected to other device.
The device pairing information may have been
deleted from the unit.
Volume is too loud (depends on the car
environment, speakers and microphone) and
half-duplex mode is automatically triggered.
Due to excessive Bluetooth® activity on a low
bandwidth link, it may result hard to get paired
and connected.
Incoming call was answered too quickly before
you hear the ringing tone. This can cause the
audio not properly transferred to the main unit by
some phones.
Bluetooth® communication link is lost.
No response from mobile phone.
Measure
Use your phone to manually connect or select
“CONNECT DEVICE” from Bluetooth Setting Menu
mode to connect the selected paired phone.
Restart car ignition and perform pairing again.
Always make sure pairing information on both device
and main unit have been deleted before starting a
new pairing activity.
If the problem persists, please consult with nearest
service center for your phone compatibility.
Disconnect the previous device and reconnect
current device.
Please make sure the device is still in the device list
of the unit and perform the above measure.
Try reducing the telephone volume level.
Disconnect all devices. Try pairing with phone first
and connect A2DP device later.
Please use your phone to transfer the audio back to
the phone for the current ongoing call.
Kindly answer the call only when you hear a ringing
tone next time.
If the problem persists, please reconnect the phone
or create new pairing before the next incoming call.
Please disconnect the phone and reconnect. If the
problem persists, please create new pairing for both
phone and main unit.
Turn off and on the mobile phone.
6. ERROR DISPLAYS

English
Error Display Cause Measure
DEVICE ERROR Failure detection of USB memory device when it is Unplug the USB memory device and re-plug into the port.
plugged into the port.
NO FILE No audio file is detected in the media. Replace with audio contents loaded USB memory device.
MEMORY
DEVICE

OVER CURRENT USB connector short circuit/ overloaded. Unplug the USB memory device, turn off the car stereo power
USB

and then turn on the power again.

NO RESPONSE Device no response after 20 sec of file reading. Reduce the number of file in the USB memory device.
USB HUB ERROR USB HUB is connected Unplug the USB HUB and plug in USB memory device into
the port.

Error Display Cause Measure

CALL FAIL Calling is not successful. Please try a few more times or dial from phone if necessary.
Bluetooth®

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 7. SPECIFICATIONS
English

Radio section Bluetooth® wireless technology

Tuning system : PLL Synthesizer tuner Compliance : Bluetooth® 4.0
Receiving frequencies : FM : 87.5 to 108 MHz Frequency range : 2.40 to 2.4835 GHz, ISM band
(0.05 MHz steps, Manual) RF power : Class 2 (2.5mW)
(0.1 MHz steps, Auto) Profiles : HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
AM : 531 to 1602 kHz (9 kHz steps) Telephone operation : Noise reduction, Echo cancellation, Full
duplex telephony
USB section
Compliance : USB 2.0

General
Max. power output
Current consumption
Speaker impedance
Power supply voltage
Weight
Dimensions
: 4 x 25 W (4 Ω load)
: Less than 10 A
: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)
: DC 13.2V, negative ground.
: 1.316 kg
: 185.14mm Width x 107.14mm Height x
173.57mm Length

Note:
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

• FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION AND CLAIMS

WITHIN THREE YEARS OR 100K KM OF CAR
PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST
PROTON EDAR SERVICE CENTER.

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (100995-U)

Persiaran Kuala Selangor, Seksyen 26, 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia.
T (+603) 5102 6100, F (+603) 5191 6527

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Part No : 280-9564-00
Language : ENGLISH
Model : PW953699, PW953793
PW953955, PW953994
Date : APRIL 2019